I need my right knee replaced badly. Bone on bone, and getting worse. My lyme & co's are very stable on meds now.
But my LLMD recommends putting off ALL surgeries until treatment is finished, but I can't wait that long. My quality of life would be far better if I could walk and exercise. Do I wait or get it done now?
I'm trying to weight the pros and cons. I really want to get my knee done but I'm (of course) fearful my lyme will explode again.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Do realize that most replacements only last 10 yrs .. 15 max. So are you willing to do another one on the same joint in 15 yrs?
I would think LONG and HARD about that.
Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :
I waited ten yrs after they said i was bone on bone. I needed a lot of good quality cosamine and ibuprofen
I had both done and was very happy. In 3 months i was riding horses after not being able to ride for ten yrs
But i overdid it...also had a few falls but tey didnt affect the kneesand after 7 yrs needed both replaced. I got one replaced...its called a revision and is a much harder surgery...im 7 months post surg and not doing that well. I cant imagine having the other done. The most important thing is to research and get the very best doc you can to do the surg
Posted by Cold Feet (Member # 9882) on :
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